One of the Legion (1936)
Fernand Espitalion is miserable as totally whipped husband of a dragon 'passed on' -like cloths- by his late cousin. She often leaves him waiting outside like a dog when she does business. While she sees a notary about an inheritance, he's seduced to a bar by a shady man. The rogue gets Fernand drunk, knocks him out and switches costumes and papers. He's now Robert Durand, a voluntary Foreign legion recruit. After failed attempts to explain, he tastes military life and finds it less disciplined and more enjoyable then, marriage. But will that last when his wife tracks him and his unit is sent to action in tribal Algeria?
Director: Christian-Jaque
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: October 2, 1936
Cast
- Fernandel - Fernand Espitalion
- Robert Le Vigan - Leduc
- Daniel Mendaille - Charlin
- Arthur Devère - Vandercleef
- Rolla Norman - Carron
- Thérèse Dorny - Antoinette Espitalion
- Jacques Varennes - Durand
- Paul Amiot - Le colonel
- Jean Kolb - Le médecin-chef
- Suzy Prim - Maryse
Screenplay
Production: Productions Calamy
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is One of the Legion about?
- Fernand Espitalion is miserable as totally whipped husband of a dragon 'passed on' -like cloths- by his late cousin. She often leaves him waiting outside like a dog when she does business. While she sees a notary about an inheritance, he's seduced to a bar by a shady man. The rogue gets Fernand drunk, knocks him out and switches costumes and papers. He's now Robert Durand, a voluntary Foreign legion recruit. After failed attempts to explain, he tastes military life and finds it less disciplined and more enjoyable then, marriage. But will that last when his wife tracks him and his unit is sent to action in tribal Algeria?
- Who directed One of the Legion?
- One of the Legion was directed by Christian-Jaque.
- Who stars in One of the Legion?
- One of the Legion stars Fernandel, Robert Le Vigan, Daniel Mendaille, Arthur Devère, Rolla Norman, Thérèse Dorny.
- How long is One of the Legion?
- One of the Legion has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is One of the Legion?
- One of the Legion is a Comedy film.
- Where was One of the Legion produced?
- One of the Legion was produced in France.